Asset Management - Life Sciences Private Capital - Associate

Job Description

We are building a premier life sciences investment firm within J.P. Morgan. Your role is critical to building our Healthcare Life Sciences Private Capital business and the Healthcare Growth Fund. The Healthcare Growth Fund targets growth-stage companies across life sciences, including de-risked clinically-validated biotechnology and commercial-stage pharma services, medical devices, tools and diagnostics.

Job Summary:

As an Associate within the Life Sciences Private Capital team, you will leverage your strong analytical background to help in identifying and evaluating targets. A passion for healthcare and an understanding of business and market dynamics in the medical device, biopharma, and life sciences tools and services sectors will be crucial to your role. This role offers the opportunity to be a key participant in the investment process from opportunity identification through due diligence, transaction structuring, documentation, and deal closing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial analysis and modeling of investment opportunities
• Detailed product and market diligence, forecasting and sensitivity analysis
• Maintain deal flow tracking and management system
• Develop investment theses and perspectives on investment themes/areas
• Financial, business and scientific diligence from both secondary and primary sources
• Information aggregation, synthesis and dissemination to team
• Collate all transaction memoranda and help present materials to investment committee

Required capabilities and qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university
• 3+ years of industry experience ideally in life sciences investment banking or consulting
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
• Team oriented, highly coachable and exceptional work ethic
• Demonstrable passion for investing and healthcare
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​